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Volume 10, 2018
Progress in Flight Dynamics, Guidance, Navigation, and Control – Volume 10
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Page(s) | 199 - 216 | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/eucass/201810199 | |
Published online | 08 June 2018 |
Analysis of generic reentry vehicle flight dynamics
1
Technische Universität München, Lehrstuhl für Flugantriebe München, Germany
2
MBDA Deutschland GmbH Germany
The knowledge of reentry vehicles (RV) flight characteristics regarding geometrical shape, dimensions, and mechanical properties is essential for precise prediction of their flight trajectory, impact point, and possible deviations according to simulation uncertainties. The flight characteristic estimations of existing RV require both body dimensions and mechanical properties of the objects. Due to comparatively simple and reliable methods of specifying the vehicle outer dimensions, e. g., photos and videomaterials, the estimation of mechanical properties is a subject of higher uncertainties. Within this study, a generic medium range ballistic missile (MRBM) RV was examined for several modifications such as center of gravity (CoG) position, weight moment of inertia, and initial reentry flight states. Combinations of these variables with constant aerodynamic properties for maximal lateral accelerations will be determined. Basing on these, potential evasion maneuver capabilities of the RV will be described.
Key words: AoA Angle of attack / CFD Computational fluid dynamics / CoG Center of gravity / DACS Divert attitude control system / EGM Earth gravitational model / MSL Main sea level / MRBM Medium range ballistic missile / NED North-East-Down / RV Reentry vehicle
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